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### Question: What are the symptoms of Porphyria?
### Response: Porphyrias involve three major symptoms:
Abdominal pain or cramping (only in some forms of the disease) Light sensitivity causing rashes, blistering, and scarring of the skin (photodermatitis) Problems with the nervous system and muscles seizures, mental disturbances, nerve damage)
Attacks can occur suddenly, usually with severe abdominal pain followed by vomiting and constipation. Being out in the sun can cause pain, sensations of heat, blistering, and skin redness and swelling. Blisters heal slowly, often with scarring or skin color changes. They may be disfiguring. Urine may turn red or brown after an attack.
Other symptoms may include:
Muscle pain Muscle weakness or paralysis Numbness or tingling Pain in the arms or legs Pain in the back Personality changes
Attacks can sometimes be life threatening, producing:
Low blood pressure Severe electrolyte imbalances Shock